Suspension Bridges of Hiroshima

This is a list of all 14 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Hiroshima in Japan. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1983: Innoshima

Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan - Mekariseto Strait
Bridgemeister ID:476 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1983
Name:Innoshima
Also Known As:因島大橋
Location:Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Mekariseto Strait
Coordinates:34.357320 N 133.180017 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Authority
References:BAAW, BDU
Use:Vehicular (major highway), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 770 meters (2,526.2 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 250 meters (820.2 feet)

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Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

2000: Akinada

Kawajirichokashiwa, Hiroshima, Japan - Menekonoseto Strait
Bridgemeister ID:506 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:2000
Name:Akinada
Also Known As:安芸灘大橋
Location:Kawajirichokashiwa, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Menekonoseto Strait
Coordinates:34.206374 N 132.679199 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BAR
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 750 meters (2,460.6 feet)
Side Spans:1 x 170 meters (557.7 feet),
1 x 255 meters (836.6 feet)

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2008: Toyoshima

Teshima Island, Kure and Kami-Kamagari Island, Kure, Hiroshima, Japan
Bridgemeister ID:7872 (added 2023-09-23)
Year Completed:2008
Name:Toyoshima
Also Known As:豊島大橋
Location:Teshima Island, Kure and Kami-Kamagari Island, Kure, Hiroshima, Japan
Coordinates:34.177049 N 132.767549 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 540 meters (1,771.7 feet)

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Akiota, Hiroshima, Japan - Ota River
Bridgemeister ID:6097 (added 2021-07-04)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Akiota, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Ota River
Coordinates:34.576531 N 132.277527 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Extant (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 43 meters (141.1 feet) estimated

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Akiota, Hiroshima, Japan - Ota River
Bridgemeister ID:6098 (added 2021-07-04)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Akiota, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Ota River
Coordinates:34.559791 N 132.332154 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 69 meters (226.4 feet) estimated

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Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan - Ota River
Bridgemeister ID:6099 (added 2021-07-04)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Ota River
Coordinates:34.547671 N 132.392405 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 119 meters (390.4 feet) estimated

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Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan - Ota River
Bridgemeister ID:6100 (added 2021-07-04)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Ota River
Coordinates:34.511522 N 132.476878 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 94 meters (308.4 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan - Sensui Lake
Bridgemeister ID:6957 (added 2022-02-19)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Sensui Lake
At or Near Feature:Odomari Dam (王泊ダム)
Coordinates:34.699544 N 132.313194 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Only towers remain (last checked: 2018)
Main Span:1 x 150 meters (492.1 feet) estimated

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(suspension bridge)

Miyoshi, Hiroshima, Japan - Gōnokawa River
Bridgemeister ID:5279 (added 2020-11-08)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Miyoshi, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Gōnokawa River
Coordinates:34.810538 N 132.751948 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2016)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 75 meters (246.1 feet) estimated

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Shobara, Hiroshima, Japan - Nariwa River
Bridgemeister ID:6059 (added 2021-07-03)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Shobara, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Nariwa River
Coordinates:34.939883 N 133.234124 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 32 meters (105 feet) estimated

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Shobara, Hiroshima, Japan - Nariwa River
Bridgemeister ID:6060 (added 2021-07-03)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Shobara, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Nariwa River
Coordinates:34.873895 N 133.294313 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 48 meters (157.5 feet) estimated

Bitchukonotsuri

Jinsekikogen, Hiroshima, Japan - Bitchu Lake
Bridgemeister ID:5344 (added 2020-11-14)
Name:Bitchukonotsuri
Also Known As:備中湖の吊橋
Location:Jinsekikogen, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Bitchu Lake
Coordinates:34.820162 N 133.336145 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 126 meters (413.4 feet) estimated

Owatari

Kita Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan - Sensui Lake
Bridgemeister ID:7034 (added 2022-05-21)
Name:Owatari
Also Known As:大渡橋
Location:Kita Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Sensui Lake
Coordinates:34.714971 N 132.333561 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Shinodomari

Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan - Sensui Lake
Bridgemeister ID:6956 (added 2022-02-19)
Name:Shinodomari
Also Known As:新王泊橋
Location:Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Crossing:Sensui Lake
At or Near Feature:Odomari Dam (王泊ダム)
Coordinates:34.699721 N 132.312055 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 151 meters (495.4 feet) estimated

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